Technical Author Team Lead

At BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
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We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY
We have a great opportunity for a Technical Author Team Lead to join our Maritime team on the Hunter Class Frigate Program.
The Hunter Class Frigate Program will provide the Australian Defence Force with the highest levels of anti-submarine capability.
As the Technical Author Team Lead, you will be instrumental in delivering the technical publications needed to ensure that each vessel can be supported.
The publications are being developed using the international S1000D specification for the procurement and production of technical publications - a new capability for the Royal Australian Navy.
This is an excellent opportunity for an S1000D practitioner to take a leading role in designing and delivering a World-class solution on a large-scale project. The work is challenging, varied and involves a large degree of autonomy.

**Key accountabilities**:

- Plan and supervise the work of a team of technical authors to accomplish specific S1000D publication projects
- Manage all personnel actions including leave, performance reviews, salary recommendations, and co-ordination of training and development
- Assist the technical publications manager with recruiting suitable staff
- Maintain and update the S1000D Business Rules Decision Points document as required
- Maintain and update the S1000D Business Rules Exchange File as required
- Oversee all aspects of the development of S1000D Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP), including the Eagle Publishing System (EPS)
- Develop Style sheets for the IETPs as required
- Collaborate with the Customer technical publications team in workshops and working groups and travel to these events where required
- Assist the technical publications manager in developing schedules and estimates
- Assist the technical publications manager in developing Baseline Change Requests (BCR)
- Manage the Earned Value Management for their team

About YOU
- An in-depth knowledge and experience with S1000D and/or a high level of understanding of XML
- Understanding of the structure of the Common Source Data Base
- Exposure to Java or any programming language will be advantageous
- Awareness of the Webstack (HTTP, CSS, and JavaScript)
- An understanding of the IPS S-Series specifications (other than S1000D)
- Experience in using SQL
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Experience in working collaboratively with external customers
- Eligibility for an NV1 Defence Clearance required

About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance may be required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.